San Diego didn't want Mankins. If San Diego had wanted Mankins, and say, a third round pick, I'll bet the deal would have gone through.

"Kraft nixed the idea." He absolutely did no such thing. BB nixed the idea when he realized they didnt' want Mankins and thus the asking price was a 1st and 2nd round pick - way too much for a receiver that gets a one year suspension next time he gets a substance abuse ding.